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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsNow Mollie Tibbett's father asks: What would Mollie do?
This is an excerpt. I hope in Mollie's honor you will read the whole piece.
We've already heard from her mother, her brother, and her aunt. It's wonderful to hear the whole family speak out in such a strong, impassioned voice.
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/2018/09/01/mollie-tibbetts-father-common-decency-immigration-heartless-despicable-donald-trump-jr-column/1163131002/
Throughout this ordeal Ive asked myself, What would Mollie do? As I write this, I am watching Sen. John McCain lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda and know that evil will succeed only if good people do nothing. Both Mollie and Senator McCain were good people. I know that both would stand up now and do something.
The person who is accused of taking Mollies life is no more a reflection of the Hispanic community as white supremacists are of all white people. To suggest otherwise is a lie. Justice in my America is blind. This person will receive a fair trial, as it should be. If convicted, he will face the consequences society has set. Beyond that, he deserves no more attention.
To the Hispanic community, my family stands with you and offers its heartfelt apology. That youve been beset by the circumstances of Mollies death is wrong. We treasure the contribution you bring to the American tapestry in all its color and melody. And yes, we love your food.
My stepdaughter, whom Mollie loved so dearly, is Latina. Her sons Mollies cherished nephews and my grandchildren are Latino. That means I am Hispanic. I am African. I am Asian. I am European. My blood runs from every corner of the Earth because I am American. As an American, I have one tenet: to respect every citizen of the world and actively engage in the ongoing pursuit to form a more perfect union.
EarnestPutz
(2,121 posts)Hes in pain and he has the humanity to reach out to others.
LittleGirl
(8,291 posts)smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)Through his grief he can reach out and try to heal the rifts in our society. Bless you and your family Mr. Tibbetts.
oberliner
(58,724 posts)malaise
(269,157 posts)Arkansas Granny
(31,529 posts)IluvPitties
(3,181 posts)Seriously, I honestly feel John McCain actions right before his death will be remembered as his most enduring legacy, as he has made America reflect and yearn for it's actual goodness and greatness in the middle of it's darkest hour since Jim Crow.
malaise
(269,157 posts)Beautiful - from a grieving father
Frustratedlady
(16,254 posts)First, POTUS glommed onto the story to sensationalize immigration and support his belief that it should be severely curtailed. Then the RW media and his base claimed Mollie as their "flag" to remind the rest of us that Trump was right and they supported him 100%.
Bless the Tibbett family for speaking out against their hatred at such an emotional period of their lives. That shows enormous courage and compassion not only for Mollie's memory, but for America.